Description
Safewalls Onecoat Anti-Viral Smoke & Flame Retardant
Thermoguard Safewalls Onecoat Anti-Viral Smoke & Flame Retardant is a specialist decorative coating designed to provide smoke and flame retardant performance together with anti-viral surface protection for walls and ceilings.
Developed for use within the Thermoguard Safewalls system, this advanced finish coat combines modern fire performance with hygienic surface technology, making it ideal for buildings where both occupant safety and cleanliness are priorities.
The coating is designed for high-traffic and high-occupancy environments including schools, healthcare facilities, communal housing and public buildings.
What It Does
- Provides a decorative smoke and flame retardant finish.
- Helps reduce surface flame spread and smoke production.
- Contains anti-viral technology for hygienic environments.
- Works as part of the Safewalls fire protection system.
- Suitable for walls and ceilings in occupied buildings.
Why Choose Safewalls Onecoat?
- Dual-purpose protection: combines fire performance with anti-viral surface technology.
- Designed for public environments: ideal for buildings with high visitor or occupant numbers.
- Low odour water-based formula: easier to use in occupied internal spaces.
- Modern decorative finish: available in matt and silk finishes across a wide colour range.
- Works with existing Safewalls systems: designed to complete the Safewalls insulating basecoat system.
Where It Can Be Used
- Schools and colleges
- Hospitals and healthcare environments
- Care homes and assisted living facilities
- Communal housing areas
- Hotels and hospitality venues
- Commercial offices
- Public buildings and corridors
Ideal For
- High occupancy environments
- Fire safety refurbishment projects
- Communal hallways and stairwells
- Healthcare and hygiene-sensitive buildings
- Education sector upgrades
- Landlord compliance projects
- Walls and ceilings requiring modern fire performance standards
Fire Performance
- Designed to achieve EN Class B s1 d0 as part of the Safewalls system.
- Helps reduce smoke development during fire conditions.
- Helps suppress flaming droplets.
- Supports Class 0 performance requirements.
- Intended for use with Safewalls Insulating Basecoat for tested system performance.
Anti-Viral Technology
- Incorporates anti-viral additives within the coating.
- Designed for environments where surface hygiene is important.
- Suitable for frequently touched communal environments.
- Helps support cleaner internal building surfaces.
- Ideal for buildings with vulnerable or high-density occupants.
How The Safewalls System Works
- Safewalls Insulating Basecoat forms the intumescent fire protection layer.
- Safewalls Onecoat provides the decorative anti-viral finish coat.
- Together, the system helps reduce flame spread, smoke and surface fire hazards.
- The system is designed to upgrade existing painted walls and ceilings to modern fire performance standards.
Finish & Colour Options
- Available in matt and silk finishes.
- Over 4,000 RAL, BS and NCS colours available.
- Designed to provide a smooth professional decorative finish.
- Suitable for both modern and traditional interiors.
Application Information
- Apply by brush, roller or spray.
- Usually applied as a single finishing coat over Safewalls Insulating Basecoat.
- Ensure the basecoat is fully dry before overcoating.
- Do not overspread the product beyond specified coverage rates.
- Apply only to clean, dry and sound prepared surfaces.
Surface Preparation
- Surfaces should be clean, dry and free from grease, dust and loose material.
- Loose or unstable coatings must be removed before application.
- Smooth glossy surfaces may require abrasion to improve adhesion.
- Previously stained surfaces may require suitable stain-blocking primers.
Good To Know
- This product is designed as the decorative finishing stage of the Safewalls system.
- Safewalls Insulating Basecoat is required beneath the coating for tested system performance.
- Coverage rates are important to achieving the correct fire classification.
- Water-based technology helps reduce odour during application.
- Project-specific technical guidance is recommended for regulated environments.
Need A Decorative Finish With Added Safety Benefits?
Many modern buildings require more than standard decorative paint. Safewalls Onecoat combines decorative finishing, smoke and flame retardant performance, and anti-viral technology within a single advanced coating system designed for modern occupied environments.
Need Help Choosing The Correct Safewalls System?
Different buildings and substrates may require different Safewalls specifications. If you are unsure which system build-up is suitable for your project, contact the Thermoguard technical team before ordering.
Technical Support: 01142 768008
Email: technical@thermoguard.co.uk
